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Freedom New Mexico A lawsuit against a grocery store operated by former State Rep. Brian Moore, R-Clayton, was settled out of court, Moore said. The suit was filed by the state’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of an applicant for employment at Ranch Market in Clayton. The $30,000 settlement, paid to the applicant, contains a denial of any fault or wrongdoing. The suit claimed the applicant was denied a job interview because he had a learning disability. “The insurance company more than anything set... Full story
The following books are available at: Clovis-Carver Public Library • “So Stressed: The Ultimate Stress-Relief Plan for Women” by Stephanie McClellan explains how to identify the emotional triggers unique to your personality, how to heal the destructive effects of stress on your body, and how to prevent disease, build resilience, and regain your peace of mind. • “Losing Charlotte” by Heather Clay scrutinizes the complicated relationship between two very different sisters as Knox Bolling moves to New York to assist...
Nick and Maggie Eastwood were Pug Eastwood’s parents. Nick was Johnny Eastwood’s grandfather. Nick was a nickname. His real name was Emerson Ethridge Eastwood and he married Margaret Lorane (Maggie) Witherspoon on Feb. 28, 1887. They had eloped and were married on the Gulf Santa Fe train between Midlothian and Fort Worth, Texas. Nick was 64 years old when he died. Nick Eastwood was the first person to settle at what became Tolar. Nick and Maggie became real pioneers by homesteading in the Territory of New Mexico in 1903. New...
Nick and Maggie Eastwood were Pug Eastwood’s parents. Nick was Johnny Eastwood’s grandfather. Nick was a nickname. His real name was Emerson Ethridge Eastwood and he married Margaret Lorane (Maggie) Witherspoon on Feb. 28, 1887. They had eloped and were married on the Gulf Santa Fe train between Midlothian and Fort Worth, Texas. Nick was 64 years old when he died. Nick Eastwood was the first person to settle at what became Tolar. Nick and Maggie became real pioneers by homesteading in the Territory of New Mexico in 1903. New...
Lorenz Elizabeth Lorenz of Clovis will celebrate her 95th birthday at 2 p.m. on July 27 at 321 W. Christopher in Clovis. The celebration will be hosted by her family. Elizabeth Lorenz was born June 28, 1915, in Fayette County, Texas. She has eight children, 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The celebration is open to friends and relatives....
Lorenz Elizabeth Lorenz of Clovis will celebrate her 95th birthday at 2 p.m. on July 27 at 321 W. Christopher in Clovis. The celebration will be hosted by her family. Elizabeth Lorenz was born June 28, 1915, in Fayette County, Texas. She has eight children, 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. The celebration is open to friends and relatives.... Full story
Jimenez Jeannette Jimenez of Portales made the Dean’s List and the Honor Roll in her second term of study at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich. Richardson Lori Dawn Richardson of Texico has been accepted into the Professional Veterinary Medical program at Colorado State University for the fall 2010 term. Richardson Lori Dawn Richardson of Texico has been accepted into the Professional Veterinary Medical program at Colorado State University for the fall 2010 term.... Full story
Jimenez Jeannette Jimenez of Portales made the Dean’s List and the Honor Roll in her second term of study at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Mich. Richardson Lori Dawn Richardson of Texico has been accepted into the Professional Veterinary Medical program at Colorado State University for the fall 2010 term. Richardson Lori Dawn Richardson of Texico has been accepted into the Professional Veterinary Medical program at Colorado State University for the fall 2010 term....
Montiel Hannah Montiel of Portales and John A. Montiel of Portales were joined in marriage May 23, 2010 at The Memorial Building. The Rev. Brad Morgan performed the wedding ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Cynthia and Mike Etchepareborde of Portales. She is the granddaughter of Elvin T. Hobbs and Pearl Green of Portales. The bridegroom is the son of Rose Mary and Enrique Romero of Portales. He is the grandson of John Montiel Sr., of Portales. Maid of honor was Natasha Shearer. Bridesmaids Katie Iremonger, Hannah...
Montiel Hannah Montiel of Portales and John A. Montiel of Portales were joined in marriage May 23, 2010 at The Memorial Building. The Rev. Brad Morgan performed the wedding ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Cynthia and Mike Etchepareborde of Portales. She is the granddaughter of Elvin T. Hobbs and Pearl Green of Portales. The bridegroom is the son of Rose Mary and Enrique Romero of Portales. He is the grandson of John Montiel Sr., of Portales. Maid of honor was Natasha Shearer. Bridesmaids Katie Iremonger, Hannah... Full story
Information on floor finishes, preparing 100-calorie snacks and making “upcycled” jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. Decorators and authors Edie Van Breems and Rhonda Eleish will show how to achieve a light floor finish by pickling or applying a lime wax, which is reminiscent of floors in Swedish designs. Their business is Eleish Van Breems Ltd. in Washington Depot, Conn. Christine Palumbo of Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms suggests that instead of buying...
Information on floor finishes, preparing 100-calorie snacks and making “upcycled” jewelry will be the featured topics on “Creative Living” at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and noon Thursday. Decorators and authors Edie Van Breems and Rhonda Eleish will show how to achieve a light floor finish by pickling or applying a lime wax, which is reminiscent of floors in Swedish designs. Their business is Eleish Van Breems Ltd. in Washington Depot, Conn. Christine Palumbo of Honeysuckle White and Shady Brook Farms suggests that instead of buying... Full story
Anthony-Gillard Alton and Debbie Anthony of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jessicka Anthony of Clovis, to Andrew Gilliard, of Clovis, son of Troy and Tonia Gilliard of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows at 4:30 p.m. July 3, 2010, at Sunken Garden in Hillcrest Park. The reception will be at 6 p.m. at American Legion on 7th Street. The bride-elect is attending Clovis Community College She is employed at Red Lobster. The prospective groom is attending Clovis Community College. He...
Anthony-Gillard Alton and Debbie Anthony of Clovis announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jessicka Anthony of Clovis, to Andrew Gilliard, of Clovis, son of Troy and Tonia Gilliard of Clovis. The couple will exchange vows at 4:30 p.m. July 3, 2010, at Sunken Garden in Hillcrest Park. The reception will be at 6 p.m. at American Legion on 7th Street. The bride-elect is attending Clovis Community College She is employed at Red Lobster. The prospective groom is attending Clovis Community College. He... Full story
Clovis Quilters club The Clovis Quilters met June 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 13 members attending and welcomed new member Margie Truelock. Sheryl Abdill called the meeting to order. The group decided to skip the July meeting since vacation Bible school is that week at the church. Amy Armenta announced that the group has been asked to put a quilt together that one of the VBS classes will be making blocks for, a workshop will be set up to do this. Due to the disbanding of Operation Homefront the local group will... Full story
Clovis Quilters club The Clovis Quilters met June 14 at Trinity Lutheran Church with 13 members attending and welcomed new member Margie Truelock. Sheryl Abdill called the meeting to order. The group decided to skip the July meeting since vacation Bible school is that week at the church. Amy Armenta announced that the group has been asked to put a quilt together that one of the VBS classes will be making blocks for, a workshop will be set up to do this. Due to the disbanding of Operation Homefront the local group will...
Clyde Davis “JB & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast!” You can watch the show LIVE on CMT, or listen on Radio Margaritaville. To demonstrate support for the people, businesses and culture of the Gulf Coast, CMT will telecast a free musical celebration live from the beach at Gulf Shores, Ala. CMT Presents Jimmy Buffett & Friends Live from the Gulf Coast will air on CMT on Thursday, July 1, from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band will be joined in the concert by his friends Sonny Landreth, Zac Brown Band, Kenny...
Clyde Davis “JB & Friends: Live from the Gulf Coast!” You can watch the show LIVE on CMT, or listen on Radio Margaritaville. To demonstrate support for the people, businesses and culture of the Gulf Coast, CMT will telecast a free musical celebration live from the beach at Gulf Shores, Ala. CMT Presents Jimmy Buffett & Friends Live from the Gulf Coast will air on CMT on Thursday, July 1, from 8-9:30 p.m. ET/PT. Buffett and his Coral Reefer Band will be joined in the concert by his friends Sonny Landreth, Zac Brown Band, Kenny...
Karl Terry Maybe I’m a little late to the party but this week I finally dipped my toes in this Facebook fad that’s ongoing. I called a lot of other communication technologies fads too. There was the cell phone, CB radios, land line phones, telegraph, smoke signals and cave wall pictographs. None of them lasted and I predict neither will Facebook. I had resisted going on Facebook for years, thinking, with e-mail why would I need this other aggravation. Lots of folks from church are on Facebook, old friends from school and Rot...
Karl Terry Maybe I’m a little late to the party but this week I finally dipped my toes in this Facebook fad that’s ongoing. I called a lot of other communication technologies fads too. There was the cell phone, CB radios, land line phones, telegraph, smoke signals and cave wall pictographs. None of them lasted and I predict neither will Facebook. I had resisted going on Facebook for years, thinking, with e-mail why would I need this other aggravation. Lots of folks from church are on Facebook, old friends from school and Rot...
Bio • Name: Sharon King • Birthday: December 23, 1953 • Hometown: Portales • Profession: Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce executive director and Portales mayor... Full story
Courtesy photo King was a Maypole Queen Attendant in 1971. Bio • Name: Sharon King • Birthday: December 23, 1953 • Hometown: Portales • Profession: Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce executive director and Portales mayor...
Freedom New Mexico: Jared Tucker An 80-ton trash compactor flattens a load of garbage into the Clovis landfill Friday. The City of Portales has been hauling it's trash to Clovis for at least five years, according to Portales City Manager Tom Howell. The City of Portales has been trucking its trash to Clovis for years and saving money. But officials say a new study approved for next year’s budget will re-evaluate whether or not the city can build its own landfill and still be as cost-efficient. City Manager Tom Howell said h... Full story
The City of Portales has been trucking its trash to Clovis for years and saving money. But officials say a new study approved for next year’s budget will re-evaluate whether or not the city can build its own landfill and still be as cost-efficient. City Manager Tom Howell said he will take another look in July at costs related to hauling the city’s rubbish to Clovis for disposal and prepare those results for a study to be conducted next year. “When the study was done five or six years ago, the costs almost broke even,” said H...
Freedom New Mexico: Tony Bullocks Jeff Hardy points out what could be bad incoming weather moving into Clovis/Curry County on Wilhite Road. The Eastern New Mexico Amateur Ham Radio Operators Club in Curry County will contact other radio operators around the area in a mock emergency Saturday and Sunday at Clovis Community College. The weekend event is called the Amateur Radio Relay League. For recently retired Master Sgt. Jeff Hardy from the 27th Special Operations Wing, being a ham radio operator is a passion. He’s doing s...
